Watch out for insects during outdoor activities!

When outdoor activities such as hiking, be aware of insects that can harm people.
Especially from August to September, hornets may occur during hiking on walking paths such as forests.
Let's take good measures and enjoy nature.

• Do not step into roads other than the promenade or places with off-limit signs.
• Wear long sleeves and long pants, and use insect repellents (some insects do not work).
• Avoid cosmetic products with strong fragrances such as perfume.
• Avoid black or dark clothing as much as possible.
• Use a sheet instead of sitting directly on the ground.

It makes nests in tree branches, tree cavities, and soil.
You may be attracted by the scent of cosmetics such as perfumes or drinks such as juices.
If you see a bee or a beehive, do not pay by hand, shake the nest, or make a loud noise, lower your posture and stay away from the place.

If you are stabbed, wash the wound well with running water and treat it with ointment containing antihistamine.
Also, if you have severe swelling in the affected area, hives, dizziness, or nausea, consult a medical institution immediately.

Flying to people hiking and barbecues in the mountains and forests and suck blood.
The mosquito is about 5 mm long and lurking in poorly ventilated places in yabs and coppices.
Abs is a relatively large blood sucker, 9 to 15 mm long. When bitten, it has a strong pain temporarily when bitten, then feels itchy and swells greatly.

Wear long sleeves and long pants, and use insect repellents to control. Don't stay in a poorly ventilated place.

It is a mit of 2 to 4 mm long that adheres to plants. When sucking blood, the body becomes large.
Don't sit down directly on the ground or lie down.
Wear long sleeves and long pants, and use insect repellents to control.

If you notice that you are bitten by a tick, forcibly pull it out, some of the tick may remain in the skin if you forcibly pull it out.

For consultation on bees and sanitary pests, please contact Health and Welfare Center Health Sanitation Division in your ward.

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